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All Was Not Holy in the Holy See…Part I
The Borgias…the name evokes images of intrigue, lust, and maybe previews for a new TV series. The family of Pope Alexander VI certainly provided Rome and the rest of the world with enough scandal to...
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1553: The Habsburgs and the Vanquished Duke of Northumberland
‟Sacred, Imperial Majesty: It has pleased the Divine Mercy, after the many and serious afflictions suffered for many years past by the kingdom of England through its wicked and impious rulers, to give...
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‟Very Close and Secret“: The Looming Presence of Torture in the 16th Century
Ordeal by fire: As proof of innocence the lady has to clasp a red-hot piece of iron without burning herself. Torture replaced such methods. The following – highly selective and highly anecdotal –...
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Transformational Narratives – A Context within History
Personal transformations are not clear cut or simple to comprehend fully. An individual’s life is complicated and raw. It is difficult to draw a straight line in order to explain a fundamental life...
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